Much of the UK’s rental stock was built before energy efficiency was a design priority. Retrofitting is now unavoidable; but it must be approached rationally.
Common upgrades include:
- Insulation improvements
- Window replacements
- Heating system modernisation
The question investors must ask is not “What does it cost?” but “What does it protect or unlock?”
Benefits often include:
• Higher achievable rents
• Reduced voids
• Improved tenant retention
• Stronger resale value
However, over investing in the wrong location or asset type can erode returns.
DXXV approaches retrofit decisions asset by asset, ensuring capital spend aligns with long-term strategy rather than regulatory panic.